Principal Engineer - Development Integrations

The role
 
A leading mining technology organisation is seeking a Principal Engineer - Development Integrations to provide technical leadership across the development and integration of complex autonomous and safety-critical systems.
This role will lead engineering teams responsible for integrating software, onboard technologies, hardware platforms and third-party solutions into a large-scale operational environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, OEMs and technology partners, you will drive the successful delivery of integrated capabilities from concept through to deployment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers delivering complex integration projects.
• Provide technical leadership across software, systems and hardware-integrated solutions.
• Drive integration of vendor and OEM technologies into an existing product ecosystem.
• Oversee development and integration of onboard and safety-related systems.
• Support the use of simulation, SIL and HIL environments to reduce integration risk.
• Ensure solutions are integration-ready prior to verification and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product and operational teams.

About You

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in systems integration, software engineering, automation, robotics, autonomy or embedded systems.
• Proven technical leadership experience within complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of hardware and software integration principles.
• Experience working with safety-critical, mission-critical or highly regulated systems.
• Exposure to simulation, SIL/HIL environments or advanced testing frameworks is highly regarded.
• Ability to influence technical direction across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Desirable Experience

• Mining, autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, rail, defence or industrial automation environments.
• Functional safety frameworks and safety-critical development practices.
• Integration of sensors, communications, control systems or onboard computing platforms.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on industry-leading autonomous and advanced technology solutions.
• High-impact technical leadership role.
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive remuneration package.

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.

DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.